Robinson won't start in Week 1

12:20 AM,
Aug. 24, 2013

Matt Jones (24) of the Florida Gators will sit out the opening game.

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David Jones
| FLORIDA TODAY

University of Florida's slogan of "Man down, Man up" gets tested right away in next Saturday's 12:21 p.m. season opener against Toledo.

Running back Matt Jones, battling a viral infection all preseason, was declared out - as expected - by Gators coach Will Muschamp on Friday. Muschamp said Jones "seems fine" but doctors are concerned about his immune system being strong enough to prevent a relapse. He will have more blood work done Monday.

That means Florida's combined total of career carries among the top three backs on the depth chart is 40 - all by Mack Brown, who will take the starting spot. ...